Sibling Rivalry brings together the contrasting yet connected practices of siblings Stephen Stockwell and Lisa-Jane Stockwell in a shared exhibition exploring creativity, memory, experimentation and personal expression.
Lisa-Jane Stockwell presents vibrant landscape and observational paintings inspired by places across Australia, from Minjerribah and Tallebudgera Creek to Kangaroo Island and the Border Ranges. Her works reflect an emotional and intuitive connection to place, shaped by decades of painting and travel.
Stephen Stockwell’s contribution moves through conceptual art, poetry, politics and text-based abstraction. Working with acrylic and ink on cardboard, his colourful phrase-based works combine humour, philosophy and cultural commentary, asking audiences to consider ideas of utopia, ideology, peace and collective imagination.
Together, the exhibition becomes both a playful dialogue and a reflection on two very different creative paths emerging from the same family history.
